Lives in Transition, Brooke Wood, Senior 2011

I put an entry on Facebook the day I shot this girls senior session.  I was then and am now as I get to review her pix, so incredibly impressed with this beautiful, sweet, passionate young woman.  This laugh was typical of the entire afternoon I spent with Brooke.  She laughed and loved the entire time. 
There are times when I wonder what on earth I am doing.  Days I don't even feel like I know HOW to do what God keeps calling me to do.. and then a girl like Brooke makes an appointment with me and suddenly I am reminded. 
I want to see personality in pictures, colors and life.  I want to show YOU what the people of our community are about.  I want them to see themselves objectively and LOVE what they see.
That's what Carol McCowen Photography is about and Brooke reminded me of that.
Thank you Brooke.  YOU MY DEAR, ARE MAGNIFICENT!  Congratulations on achieving your dreams and GO GET LIFE!  It's out there!

Calvary Baptist Staff Members

Bro. Larry & Janelle McAden

Youth Minster Chuck Smith and wife Rachelle

Music Minister Steve Highfield and wife Stephanie

The whole gang.  These are some good people.  Laughter comes easily for them as a group and as individuals.  They never pretend to be something they are not.  Always human.  Always real.

Happy Anniversary to Us! 23 Years on the 23rd....

Shawn & I celebrated 23 years today! 
I asked him last night what he thought the next 23 years might bring..... He thought for a minute and said, "Hopefully, no more kids!"
I assured him there would be no more out of ME!
My mother in law told me one time that too many couples quit before they get to the really good part of life.  I think she's right.   I'm glad we've hung in there long enough to know one another as well as we do.  I really do love him more today than I ever have!

Happy Easter Everybody!

Lives in Transition, J.P. Wilson, Senior 2011

I stand amazed at the incredible people who God puts in my path.  J.P. is one of those people.  My very first memory of him was on the very day when his mom was having surgery in an effort to survive cancer.  He couldn't have possibly been more than 6th or 7th grade at the most.  I had heard of Kara and her struggle and how incredibly young her kids were and my heart broke for them.  The entire community of Ira began praying for not just Kara and for Trey, J.P.'s dad, but so much for J.P. and Larissa.
Now I am watching the entire family, fully intact preparing to send J.P. into his new life after Ira High School!  He is such an incredible young man and there is going to be a professor, a mentor, an employer, and some young woman who this young man will bless! 
J.P., I want you to keep me and all of Ira abreast of what wonderful things your life is bringing you!
You stay the course!  We love you!

Lives in Transition, Sabrina, Senior 2011

 

 

 Sweet Sabrina, her sister and mom came to visit me from Big Spring a couple of days ago.  What a genuine beautiful sweet girl!  Her smile is contagious and wholesome.  This is the kind of kid you hope your own grow up to be!  Thank you Sabrina for making me a part of your senior year!  I am looking forward to working you in the future!

Snyder Prom, 2011

I got to follow a few kids around this afternoon who were getting ready for the Snyder Prom.  They were cute sweet kids and I really hope they enjoyed their evening.

Lives in Transition, Joshua Stansell, Sr. 2011

I've been watching this one grow for many many years.  I love his parents & his sister so much.  This is Joshua Stansell from Fluvanna, Snyder graduate.  He's a good young man and has grown into such a good looking man too!  Joshua I am looking forward to watching you farm all the family land and be a great success!

Snyder Elite, Volleyball Girls

The traveling volleyball team, Snyder Elite asked me to do their team pictures this passed weekend.  What incredibly cute girls!  They were a joy to work with!  Thank you for calling me!

Lives in Transition, Kylor Fine, Sr. 2011, Ira

Kylor  is one of the most consistent personalities in Ira.  Always the same when you see him.  He is quick with a smile and a sincere strong young man who undoubtedly will excel as he follows his life's mission!  Thank you for letting me work with you Kylor!

AWANA Games in Lubbock

Our Calvary Baptist kids went to Lubbock to compete in AWANA Bile quiz and Game Day against other churches.  There were many churches there from as far away as Fort Worth and as near as there in Lubbock.  In Bible quiz we placed with every team and our little Sparkie's placed First in the Games, while our older kids got fourth I believe.  We were exhausted but had a really good time with this group of kids.  They were fun, obedient, loving to one another, we couldn't have asked for them to be better!
I was the commissioned photographer for the event so you are only seeing a tiny sample of the pix that I took that day, so if some of the faces don't seem familiar, that may be why.